Deborah L. Gramiccioni, director of authorities smiles after the governor mentioned her team as Governor Christ Christie announced at a press conference in Trenton that Forrest cut 71 jobs at the Commisio , on Monday February 7, 2011. (Ed Murray/The Star-Ledger)

Left to right, New York First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris, Port Authority Chairman John Degnan and Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Deb Gramiccioni talk before the Port Authority's September 11th Remembrance Service at St. Peter's Church 9/11/14 New York, NY (John Munson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Governor Chris Christie announces Deborah Gramiccioni will be the new Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Gramiccioni previously was the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Cabinet Liaison. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

Governor Chris Christie announces Deborah Gramiccioni will be the new Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Gramiccioni previously was the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Cabinet Liaison. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)